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DUPONT ™ PLANTEX ® PLATINIUM : YOUR MOST RELIABLE ALLY AGAINST INVASIVE WEEDS
DuPont™ Plantex ® Platinium : your most reliable ally against invasive weeds
Japanese knotweed , couch grass , giant reed , giant hogweed , marestail , horsetail , Himalayan balsam … the list of aggressive neophytes and all the expensive and ecological damage they can cause can seem like a nightmare . But landscaping professionals can rest easy : newly optimised Plantex ® Platinium delivers the long-lasting resistance required , without the need for toxic herbicides or mowing .
A high-performance landscaping fabric that has been thoroughly and extensively tested , DuPont™ Plantex ® Platinium now has further enhanced manufacturing technology for even greater protection . Plantex ® Platinium forms a highly-effective , chemical-free barrier against weed penetration , while also being permeable to air and water and so enhancing soil health and stability . Easy to install , Plantex ® Platinium offers very high tensile strength and comes in two convenient widths for a variety of site areas and needs .
A complete solution from DuPont
Experts appreciate the complex challenges of eradicating Japanese knotweed . Thus , DuPont has combined a premium offering of advanced products and expertise into a complete solution to the nuisance of invasive plants . This consists of : Plantex ® Platinium to control the plants above ground , plus Plantex ® RootProtector and Plantex ® RootBarrier to confine the root and rhizomic systems , together with a clear-cut installation guide to ensure that adjacent runs will be impenetrable to unwanted roots . Only by working with such comprehensive products and guidelines can invasive plants be beaten .
Proven performance against invasive weeds
Invented and manufactured by DuPont , Plantex ® Platinium has undergone numerous and rigorous tests by the company ’ s Research & Development team . Over several years and in natural environments , it has demonstrated powerful resistance to weed penetration , while observations in the field have led to further improvements in its manufacture and application .
“ DuPont originally developed Plantex ® Platinium with a special focus on Japanese Knotweed , to address the increasing problem of invasive weeds spreading across Europe ,” explains Carl Festré , EMEA Marketing Manager , Typar ® and Plantex ®, “ the next phase has been to optimise and diversify the product , tailoring it carefully to more specific requirements or applications .”
The Future is bright for Solar Farms
Alongside this typical-use offering , DuPont now also offers a specialised version of the fabric called Plantex ® Platinium Solar . This product is dedicated to uncovered applications such as solar farms , or other such sensitive technical installations , where weed control presents particular challenges or can cause safety issues . Plantex ® Platinium Solar can be left uncovered under UV radiation for 8 years according to the limited product warranty , thus reducing both installation costs and maintenance in the long run .
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